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2007-06-20 | permalink
Australian GM debate gets louder
State bans on genetically modified crops are putting the future of Australia’s agriculture sector at risk, Federal Agriculture Minister Peter McGauran says. Victoria and Tasmania are reviewing their GM policies, but NSW has a moratorium on GM cultivation until at least March 3 next year. Last week, Mr McGauran said the effects of biotechnology were immense. ”As the world’s population increases, there is demand for more, and healthier, types of food,” Mr McGauran said.
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2007-06-20 | permalink
Australian GM debate gets louder
State bans on genetically modified crops are putting the future of Australia’s agriculture sector at risk, Federal Agriculture Minister Peter McGauran says. Victoria and Tasmania are reviewing their GM policies, but NSW has a moratorium on GM cultivation until at least March 3 next year. Last week, Mr McGauran said the effects of biotechnology were immense. ”As the world’s population increases, there is demand for more, and healthier, types of food,” Mr McGauran said.
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